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"The Shield" (2002) More at IMDbPro »TV series 2002-2008

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Overview

User Rating:
9.0/10   1,679 votes
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Creator:
Shawn Ryan
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Contact:
View company contact information for The Shield on IMDbPro.
Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 full episode list
Release Date:
12 March 2002 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
Conscience is a killer more
Plot:
The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking... more
Awards:
Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 10 wins & 39 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(104 articles)
Inside track: Emmy race for lead actor in a drama
 (From Gold Derby. 4 July 2009, 7:00 PM, PDT)

Clifton Collins Jr. Discusses His Burgeoning Career
 (From MovieWeb. 26 June 2009, 1:56 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
I thought i'd seen it all more

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 11 of 193)

Michael Chiklis ... Detective Vic Mackey / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Catherine Dent ... Officer Danielle "Danni" Sofer / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Walton Goggins ... Detective Shane Vendrell / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)
Michael Jace ... Officer Julien Lowe / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Jay Karnes ... Detective Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Benito Martinez ... Councilman David Aceveda / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

CCH Pounder ... Detective Claudette Wyms / ... (89 episodes, 2002-2008)

Cathy Cahlin Ryan ... Corrine Mackey (83 episodes, 2002-2008)
David Rees Snell ... Detective Ronnie Gardocki (83 episodes, 2002-2008)

Kenny Johnson ... Detective Curtis 'Lemonhead' Lemansky (66 episodes, 2002-2007)
David Marciano ... Detective Steve Billings / ... (42 episodes, 2005-2008)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
"Rampart" (USA) (working title)
"The Barn" (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
60 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Finland:K-18 (DVD rating) | Germany:18 (DVD rating) | Argentina:16 | Hungary:16 | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:18 | UK:15 (most episodes) | UK:18 (some episodes) | Sweden:15 | Denmark:15 | Norway:15 | Finland:K-18 | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | New Zealand:R16 (DVD rating) | Singapore:M18 | USA:TV-MA

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
There are police technical advisers on the set of every episode. more
Quotes:
Captain Monica Rawling: Let me guess - you're either with Vic Mackey or you're against him.
Vic Mackey: Keeps things simple.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2003) (TV) more

FAQ

Why was Vic carrying a Desert Eagle for the last season?
What happend to every Strike team member?
When Vic was confessing, couldn't he have altered some of the facts to exclude Ronnie? Among other things?
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11 out of 22 people found the following comment useful:-
I thought i'd seen it all, 19 June 2009
9/10
Author: Chris from Austria

I never wrote a review on IMDb, but after reading that many bad reviews about The Shield i felt i had to do this. In fact all that reviews kept me from seeing The Shield for a long time.

But now that i am through with all Lost and 24 Seasons, seen The Wire twice, had a good time with Oz it was time for something new, so i finally gave The Shield a chance.

And i can tell you it's one hell of a ride, i was hooked after seeing the first episode. I would even compare the series to The Wire, it is different of course and doesn't focus so much on the social aspects, it goes more for the action.

It's got all you need, corrupt cops, drugs, violence, betrayal, good detective work (homicide team) and even some hot chicks occasionally ;) So my conclusion is that if you like quality series with a persistent plot and cliffhangers like The Wire, Lost, Sopranos or Oz go for this one you won't regret it! It will keep you on the edge of your seat for a long time.

And i really can't understand where all those bad reviews are coming from... go check The Shield out for yourself!

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